A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 9712761 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 111811924 epoch_slot_no: 183124 block_no: 9712584 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 64146 time: 2023-12-24 00:36:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x438c8a146b740776289e905bf520500531da8b3844250f676e020e9198698ba8Block Operator
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